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Self-driving cars have been getting a lot of media attention lately. However, few people realize that the concept of self-driving cars goes back much farther than recent developments by Google or Uber, and patent records document that history. Here at GPS, we spend our days delving deep into the history of patent filings and legislation. Here's a closer look at some of the historical patents surrounding the self-driving car.
The First Self-Driving Car
A radio-controlled driverless car existed as far back …

A patent is the foundation of what can be an enormously successful business. However, today, with many tech giants foregoing the public protection and communal sharing of information that patents provide, some people wonder if patents are still worthwhile in this age. After all, you can commercialize an invention without patenting it and even patent an invention without ever developing it. Ultimately, the decision to move forward in a patent application will depend on many factors.
Here are five advantages…

Before assembling a patent application, it’s essential to understand the surrounding patent landscape. That’s why most people conduct a patent search as one of the very first steps. A patent search (specifically a patentability search) surveys past and current patents in order to come to a clearer understanding of how to proceed. Thorough patent search will help determine…
Likelihood of patent application being approved (verifying whether the invention is novel, useful, and non-obvious.)
Prospective val…

So you’ve finally received the long-awaited approval from the USPTO for your patent. Congratulations! At this point, many businesses mistakenly believe they can simply frame the certificate and kick back as production and business growth takes off.
However, this is a big mistake. A patent must be carefully maintained in order to hold its efficacy. Not only that, but the mere presence of a patent won’t stop others from encroaching on your intellectual property. You have to actively protect it.
The more val…

Protecting intellectual property is a vital part of most business operations. Intellectual property rights allow us to claim ownership over a certain creation, so that we can get due credit when that creation is used. In the field of intellectual property protection, that creation is usually called “art.” However, art isn’t limited to oil paints on a canvas; intellectual property law protects authorship, inventions, designs, and proprietary processes. What are the different kinds of intellectual property pr…

Much has changed since the late nineteenth century when the U.S. Patent Office Commissioner Charles H. Duell supposedly declared that every possible invention had already been invented. The statement was more likely rooted in folklore than an authentic historic quote since the era marked the beginning of electric power plants and cities illuminated with electrical lighting, along with cars and motion pictures. Since then millions of patents have been awarded, and patent search has become a vital tool for en…

Wondering how to patent your idea? For those new to the world of patents, it’s easy to quickly become bewildered. You have a strong idea, but you’re just not sure how to proceed in order to best protect your intellectual property. Here at GPS, we’ve seen many inventors, investors, and business leaders get short-changed because they made mistakes navigating the patent process.
Patent filing is a dense, slow, and complicated realm. But in order to give you a framework with which to move forward, here’s a bir…

Assembling a strong patent application takes time. As a patent agent, you want to frame the application in such a way that will ensure a smooth approval process for your client. However, the longer that you wait to submit an application, the greater the chances that a potential competitor could edge in ahead of an inventor’s claim. During this vital time, most inventors and business developers aren’t just sitting on their hands; they’re also in the process of building prototypes, outsourcing work, talking w…

If you have an idea for a new invention, your next instinct is probably to start developing, testing, and refining the product. You may be someone who thinks ahead and has already started to embark on preliminary patent procedures, such as talking with a patent agent or even working on filing a provisional patent application. However, if you haven’t yet done effective patent research, all of that effort--from the fee you paid for the provisional application to the time you spent in product development--coul…

Whether you're a lawyer, inventor, researcher or business leader looking to minimize risk, patent search is a valuable endeavor that helps demystify intellectual property ownership. Knowing who owns what and where holes exist for new inventions is essential for those interested in capitalizing on patent data. Here are ways that Global Patent Solutions (GPS) can help you through this complex process.
Why Patent Search Is Complicated
The 10 millionth patent in the United States was awarded on June 19, 2018 …

With less than 24 hours to go, we're counting down to 2018 with a look back on all that happened this year. In our last entry, we mentioned catching up with the CRISPR-Cas9 case and PTAB's ruling that both parties involved would retain the right to license their own patents. However, in July, the University of California filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. stating that PTAB overlooked key aspects of the case and was incorrect in its ruling that the t…

2018 is just days away, and as we count down to the end of the year, we thought it would be fun to look back at all that's happened this past year.
In January, CES celebrated its 50th anniversary in Las Vegas, debuting its largest show floor ever with more than 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space and over 3,800 participating companies. Consumers, industry leaders and techies attended from all over the world, getting a sneak peak of some of the most unique future tech out there, like the Faraday …

The Walt Disney Co. is making plans to incorporate new rides into its parks after its recent purchase of mass media corporation 21st Century Fox. The $52.4 billion deal is just the first step in Disney's entrance into the world of video streaming, one that could also give the company a competitive edge over online giants like Netflix, Amazon and Apple. Under the conditions of the deal, Disney will acquire roughly two-thirds of 21st Century Fox, not including Fox News, the Fox broadcast network and FS1 spor…

Uber and NASA have teamed up in an effort to bring “the future of on-demand, urban air transportation” to clear skies everywhere. The ridesharing tech company announced back in April that it would begin development of a new fleet of flying taxis as a part of its Uber Elevate initiative. With NASA behind it to help manage and develop air traffic systems, Uber hopes to demo the first set of its autonomous flight vehicles in Los Angeles by 2020. The flights will allegedly hold as many as four passengers at …

Seeking protection from the patent challenges brought by generic drug makers, Allergan Plc made an unusual, and controversial, deal back in September that has continued to make waves in the patent world. The global pharmaceutical company announced the transfer of patents related to its popular eye medication, Restasis, to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, "a recognized sovereign tribal government" with "sovereign immunity from IPR challenges," according to the company's press release. Under the conditions of…

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